Simply Simple Cactus

I'm a little late to the TGIF Challenges Technique Challenge party, but I made it!  This past week was a bit of a challenge, but I pulled through and am getting in some creative therapy to help me recover!

Want to know a secret?  Simple Stamping is the HARDEST type of stamping for me. I always want to keep adding more and more.  Today's card actually came to me pretty easily though and reminded me that going back to basics is sometimes the best thing you can do...in all aspects of life!

I stamped this sweet and simple cactus in Evening Evergreen in a Cinnamon Cider pot.  A little Polished Pink Flower and a simple HELLO sentiment brought in just the right pop of color.  

I pulled out my favorite Simply Scored Scoring tool to add a few lines around the edges.  I love how much this adds to a card!  A few Evening Evergreen In Color Jewels were the only embellishments this Cactus Cutie(s) needed to dress it up!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you find time to fill your cup back up...and get some stamp time in!

Happy Stamping!

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Cactus Cuties and Rainbow's of Happiness

Happy new Mini and Sale-a-Bration Catalog day!!!

I don't know about you, but I love the feeling of the fresh start of the New Year.  Want to know what I love even more?!?!  Fresh, new Stampin' Up! products!  This years January-June Mini Catalog is packed FULL of so many amazing new products.  But wait...there's even more amazing news!  January-February Sale-a-Bration kicks off today as well.  You can earn SAB items for FREE with every $50 or $100 spent.

I thought I would share a couple of my favorites with you today.  Cactus Cuties and Rainbow of Happiness Bundles were MUST HAVE's for me!

I used the adorable Sunshine & Rainbow's DSP, which you can earn for free from Sale-a-Bration with a $50 purchase.  Trust me...this paper is worth it!

I paired this cute cactus up with the even cuter polka dot pattern of DSP.  The cactus came together quick and easy with the coordinating Cactus Builder Punch.  A bright Bermuda Bay card base, along with a little Mango Melody makes for a bright and cheerful little note.

Next up is "a little something to brighten your day".  I die-cut the rainbow using a rainbow of Sunshine & Rainbow's DSP.  Aren't these patterns all just the BEST?!?!

The new Cloud punch coordinates with the cloud pattern of DSP too...can this DSP get any better?!? 

What's a rainbow without the sunshine?  This sunny sentiment was heat embossed in white on Mango Melody, which fits perfectly inside the sunburst die from Tasteful Labels dies.  The Painted Texture 3D embossing folder added just the right amount of texture to this card as well...and no embellishments were necessary!

These two bundles and FREE Sale-a-Bration items may be my favorites, but these catalogs are FULL of so many awesome projects that you are going to want to add to your collection.

Don't wait any longer...start your shopping HERE today!

Happy Stamping!

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Just a Note of Cactus Cuties ~ Monday Montage

Hello stampers and welcome to the last Monday Montage Blog Hop of 2021! We'll be taking a little break after today's hop to enjoy some holiday time with family and friends.  We'll be back again in January with more creative projects to share with you!

I think I've about wrapped up my Christmas cards and am finally diving in to my box of January-June 2022 Mini Catalog pre-order goodies.  If you know me, you know that in addition to stamps and paper crafting, I have a serious plant addiction.   So of course, as soon as I saw the adorable Cactus Cuties Bundle, I HAD to have it!

 

But guess who managed to order only the stamp set and forgot the punch?!?!  Yep...this girl, right here!  It's a good think I love to fussy cut!

I stamped these cute little cacti in shades of Old Olive, Granny Apple Green and Evening Evergreen.  They were placed in pots in shades of Calypso Coral, Petal Pink and Cinnamon Cider.  A cute little Polished Pink flower was added for good measure. 

I pulled out a fun Pattern Party DSP black and white pattern, with a little pop of Polished Pink peeking from behind and layered everything up on a good ol' Basic Black card base.  A heat embossed sentiment and a few Artistry Blooms sequins finished the card off.  Don't you just love these Cactus Cuties?!?!  

This card was inspired by the latest Freshly Made Sketches.  I love this sketch and will be using it again for sure!

Next up is Cathy of Sugar Shack Designs...

...or you can hop on back to The Stamp Doc...Melissa!

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